Ninety percent of all Americans have the desire to age in place in their current home. However, many older adults find that health challenges and increasing needs makes it difficult to do so. In-home care can get expensive, and there comes a time when it makes sense to explore other, more supportive long-term options. Finding the RIGHT senior living community can be overwhelming and confusing. When you need medical advice you get a doctor, when you need legal advice you get an attorney, when you need senior living advice, you contact a senior living advisor who specializes in your geographic area. A senior living advisor will collect information about your physical needs, your financial resources, and your desires. They will take your specific requirements and match them with the right communities. They will check availability, pricing, and set up community tours for you. They will be a resource and a sounding board for you, as you navigate the decision-making process of finding a senior living community that meets your needs. The best news is they will perform these services for you at no cost to you!Many folks turn to the internet or friends to get advice on what communities they should consider. Well-meaning friends who don't know the entire situation and can send you on a bit of a wild goose chase. The internet can take up tons of time as you search, not really knowing what you are looking for. You can spend a lot of time looking at communities that don't meet your needs and requirements. Most people don't have time for that! Finding and moving into a senior community is a big step. You really don't have to figure it out on your own. Enlist the assistance of a local senior living advisor, so that you can make an educated and empowered decision, in finding the right senior living community for yourself or a loved one.